Principal Technician TEMPEST

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·       Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years post-related experience

·       Must have experience within the profile of computer science or information technology

·       Ability to analyses unusual maintenance problems

·       Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the following related topics:

ü  SDIP 27 "NATO TEMPEST Requirements and Evaluation Procedures"

ü  Spectrum analysis

ü  Radio Frequency (RF) and modulation measurement techniques

ü  Electromagnetic antenna theory

ü  Antenna and wave propagation

ü  Understanding IP basics of Local and Wide Area Networking

ü  Proficient in the use of general and standard test, measurement and diagnostic equipment and the procedures for testing to specifications

·       Networking & Cyber Security: Configuration of local area networks (LAN), routing, and foundational security systems

·       Basic knowledge of the following related topics:

ü  Working knowledge of ISO-IEC 17025 and other international standards and procedures

ü  Background in CIS support and/or maintenance with a good understanding of CIS systems

ü  Experience in database usage and structures, manipulation of database data with SQL

ü  Theory knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) laboratory measurements

·       Training/Certifications:

ü  Trained with certification in the specialization of TEMPEST Testing of CIS equipment or equivalent

DUTIES/ROLE:

·       Organizes, leads, plans, directs, controls, and coordinates all work aspects related to the TEMPEST level testing program

·       Responsible for directing and guiding all installation, modification, certification and maintenance of the TEMPEST testing facility

·       Performs TEMPEST level testing to the SDIP 27 standards of COTS data processing equipment that will be used to process information classified NATO CONFIDENTIAL and above

·       Provides technical subject matter expertise to all aspects of TEMPEST Level testing

·       Executes tests and evaluates Electric Radiation (ER) signals for Compromising Emanations (CE) in order to allocate the appropriate SDIP 27 TEMPEST Level B or C rating

·       Performs investigation to detect CE, which may disclose classified information on communication and information system equipment

·       Performs acceptance testing of TEMPEST equipment certified by NATO authorized vendors to confirm that the equipment meets the SDIP 27 TEMPEST level rating allocated

·       Assures familiarization with the following SDIP's and Agency Directives (AD):

ü  SDIP 27 "NATO TEMPEST Requirements and Evaluation Procedures"

ü  SDIP 28 "NATO Zoning Procedures"

ü  SDIP 29 "Selection and Installation of Equipment for the processing of classified information"

ü  AD 08.05 "Equipment Level TEMPEST testing"

ü  AD 08.06 "COMSEC TEMPEST Protection when processing NATO classified information"

·       Direct exchange of technical TEMPEST related topics with the NATO Cyber Security Centre

·       Manages assigned technical tasks efficiently to ensure that they can be executed in line with set target dates

·       Explains and provides system technical and logistical advice to senior management and initiates necessary actions to ensure that set maintenance and project targets are met

·       Creates test plans and methods to optimize testing configurations to perform analysis

·       Able to absorb and apply new information and demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving

·       Develop new measurement techniques for testing latest COTS equipment

·       Responsible that the TEMPEST cell test equipment is operational, calibrated and capable to perform measurements and for keeping TEMPEST cell documentation up-to-date and stored as defined in the relevant directives

·       Manages adequacy of turnaround time for equipment delivered for TEMPEST testing

·       Assists in the scheduling and tracking capability of CSSC activities in support of operations, exercises, projects static CIS and Deployable CIS (DCIS)

·       Assists in the directing, supervising, planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting upon all technical work and ensures that all technical work is performed in line with Agency's, industrial and/or military standards

·       Establishes and performs quality control inspections within the TEMPEST sub-section

·       Provides recommendations for replacement and/or additional equipment required to execute technical tasks assigned

·       Investigates the possibility for new equipment, methods and training for submission to the Section Head EMTS

·       Responsible for reporting TEMPEST results and updates a stand-alone database of TEMPEST test certificates and measurement results

·       Demonstrate work related functions within area of expertise; provide familiarization to less experienced technicians

·       Deputize for higher-grade staff, if required

·       Performs other duties as may be required

·       Represents the CSSC in NATO TEMPEST Symposium, Steering Groups/Boards and Conferences and liaises with other NCI

·       Agency entities and customers as required with authority to commit CSSC resources as directed

·       Performs mandatory electrical safety inspection for compliance